https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very crime.
Indeed, it was a source for concern that some would hide behind the idea of international criminal justice to promote ideas far removed from those on which the United Nations was established. It was also regrettable that States would mention Syria in their statements, using the Assembly as a forum to distort facts and exploit the law in the service of a “crude interventionist policy”. Syria was presently confronting an unprecedented wave of terrorism and violence. The Government had repeatedly described the details of what was happening, as well as the steps it had taken to restore order, but there was not enough time to repeat those details today. However he stressed that the Government remained serious about implementing reforms in response to popular demands, and that the Syrian authorities upheld all their legal and judicial responsibilities. Further, the independent judicial commission recently established was carrying out its obligation to refer to courts those who had perpetrated crimes, while preserving the rights of the accused throughout all stages of trial.
https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/

published:06 Nov 2017

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The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "they're really defending the Syrian people in an internal civil war," he says.
- Precedent: Despite treaties outlawing chemical weapons use, there is no precedent for using military intervention as a response to violations, Waxman argues. Although the United States and its allies have a strong interest in deterring the use of chemical weapons, any military intervention would "really be stretching existing law," says Waxman.
- ExtraordinaryCircumstances: If there is no legal basis for military intervention in Syria, any use of external force on Syrian government targets could be justified "as necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe," Waxman says. States are more accepting of intervention in extreme circumstances and when all diplomatic options have been exhausted, he argues.
http://www.cfr.org/syria/three-things-know-legitimacy-intervention-syria/p31316

published:29 Aug 2013

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Just when it seemed the war in Syria might be winding down, it heats back up. First a Russian plane is shot down, then an Israeli plane is shot down after completing a bombing run on Syrian...

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
(Video: Ruptly.tv)

Syria

Syria (i/ˈsɪ.rɪə/; Arabic:سوريا‎ or سورية, Sūriyā or Sūrīyah), officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia. De jure Syrian territory borders Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest, but the government's control now extends to approximately 30–40% of the de jure state area and less than 60% of the population.

United Nations

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality. Further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna. The organization is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.

During the Second World War, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated talks on a successor agency to the League of Nations, and the United Nations Charter was drafted at a conference in April–June 1945; this charter took effect 24 October 1945, and the UN began operation. The UN's mission to preserve world peace was complicated in its early decades by the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. The organization participated in major actions in Korea and the Congo, as well as approving the creation of the state of Israel in 1947. The organization's membership grew significantly following widespread decolonization in the 1960s, and by the 1970s its budget for economic and social development programmes far outstripped its spending on peacekeeping. After the end of the Cold War, the UN took on major military and peacekeeping missions across the world with varying degrees of success.

https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very crime.
Indeed, it was a source for concern that some would hide behind the idea of international criminal justice to promote ideas far removed from those on which the United Nations was established. It was also regrettable that States would mention Syria in their statements, using the Assembly as a forum to distort facts and exploit the law in the service of a “crude interventionist policy”. Syria was presently confronting an unprecedented wave of terrorism and violence. The Government had repeatedly described the details of what was happening, as well as the steps it had taken to restore order, but there was not enough time to repeat those details today. However he stressed that the Government remained serious about implementing reforms in response to popular demands, and that the Syrian authorities upheld all their legal and judicial responsibilities. Further, the independent judicial commission recently established was carrying out its obligation to refer to courts those who had perpetrated crimes, while preserving the rights of the accused throughout all stages of trial.
https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/

2:48

Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "they're really defending the Syrian people in an internal civil war," he says.
- Precedent: Despite treaties outlawing chemical weapons use, there is no precedent for using military intervention as a response to violations, Waxman argues. Although the United States and its allies have a strong interest in deterring the use of chemical weapons, any military intervention would "really be stretching existing law," says Waxman.
- ExtraordinaryCircumstances: If there is no legal basis for military intervention in Syria, any use of external force on Syrian government targets could be justified "as necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe," Waxman says. States are more accepting of intervention in extreme circumstances and when all diplomatic options have been exhausted, he argues.
http://www.cfr.org/syria/three-things-know-legitimacy-intervention-syria/p31316

20:40

Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Just when it seemed the war in Syria might be winding down, it heats back up. First a Russian plane is shot down, then an Israeli plane is shot down after completing a bombing run on Syrian...

RAW: Putin: Assad's troops are only legal army fighting terrorism in Syria

RAW: Putin: Assad's troops are only legal army fighting terrorism in Syria

RAW: Putin: Assad's troops are only legal army fighting terrorism in Syria

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
(Video: Ruptly.tv)

Lavrov: Syria elections aimed at avoiding legal vacuum

Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a new constitution is needed for a political transition in Syria. The Russian top diplomat noted that the ongoing vote is designed to prevent a vacuum at the executive power. Lavrov made the remarks in a press briefing in Moscow. He added that the final agreement must be achieved by the Syrian people. UN-brokered peace talks are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are designed to pave the way for a political transition in the war-torn country.
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25:15

International Humanitarian Law in the Middle East: Successes and Challenges

International Humanitarian Law in the Middle East: Successes and Challenges

International Humanitarian Law in the Middle East: Successes and Challenges

https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very ...

published: 06 Nov 2017

Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "the...

published: 29 Aug 2013

Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Just when it seemed the war in Syria might be winding down, it heats back up. First a Russian plane is shot down, then an Israeli plane is shot down after completing a bombing run on Syrian...

RAW: Putin: Assad's troops are only legal army fighting terrorism in Syria

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
(Video: Ruptly.tv)

Lavrov: Syria elections aimed at avoiding legal vacuum

Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a new constitution is needed for a political transition in Syria. The Russian top diplomat noted that the ongoing vote is designed to prevent a vacuum at the executive power. Lavrov made the remarks in a press briefing in Moscow. He added that the final agreement must be achieved by the Syrian people. UN-brokered peace talks are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are designed to pave the way for a political transition in the war-torn country.
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published: 13 Apr 2016

International Humanitarian Law in the Middle East: Successes and Challenges

https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very crime.
Indeed, it was a source for concern that some would hide behind the idea of international criminal justice to promote ideas far removed from those on which the United Nations was established. It was also regrettable that States would mention Syria in their statements, using the Assembly as a forum to distort facts and exploit the law in the service of a “crude interventionist policy”. Syria was presently confronting an unprecedented wave of terrorism and violence. The Government had repeatedly described the details of what was happening, as well as the steps it had taken to restore order, but there was not enough time to repeat those details today. However he stressed that the Government remained serious about implementing reforms in response to popular demands, and that the Syrian authorities upheld all their legal and judicial responsibilities. Further, the independent judicial commission recently established was carrying out its obligation to refer to courts those who had perpetrated crimes, while preserving the rights of the accused throughout all stages of trial.
https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/

https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very crime.
Indeed, it was a source for concern that some would hide behind the idea of international criminal justice to promote ideas far removed from those on which the United Nations was established. It was also regrettable that States would mention Syria in their statements, using the Assembly as a forum to distort facts and exploit the law in the service of a “crude interventionist policy”. Syria was presently confronting an unprecedented wave of terrorism and violence. The Government had repeatedly described the details of what was happening, as well as the steps it had taken to restore order, but there was not enough time to repeat those details today. However he stressed that the Government remained serious about implementing reforms in response to popular demands, and that the Syrian authorities upheld all their legal and judicial responsibilities. Further, the independent judicial commission recently established was carrying out its obligation to refer to courts those who had perpetrated crimes, while preserving the rights of the accused throughout all stages of trial.
https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "they're really defending the Syrian people in an internal civil war," he says.
- Precedent: Despite treaties outlawing chemical weapons use, there is no precedent for using military intervention as a response to violations, Waxman argues. Although the United States and its allies have a strong interest in deterring the use of chemical weapons, any military intervention would "really be stretching existing law," says Waxman.
- ExtraordinaryCircumstances: If there is no legal basis for military intervention in Syria, any use of external force on Syrian government targets could be justified "as necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe," Waxman says. States are more accepting of intervention in extreme circumstances and when all diplomatic options have been exhausted, he argues.
http://www.cfr.org/syria/three-things-know-legitimacy-intervention-syria/p31316

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "they're really defending the Syrian people in an internal civil war," he says.
- Precedent: Despite treaties outlawing chemical weapons use, there is no precedent for using military intervention as a response to violations, Waxman argues. Although the United States and its allies have a strong interest in deterring the use of chemical weapons, any military intervention would "really be stretching existing law," says Waxman.
- ExtraordinaryCircumstances: If there is no legal basis for military intervention in Syria, any use of external force on Syrian government targets could be justified "as necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe," Waxman says. States are more accepting of intervention in extreme circumstances and when all diplomatic options have been exhausted, he argues.
http://www.cfr.org/syria/three-things-know-legitimacy-intervention-syria/p31316

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
(Video: Ruptly.tv)

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
(Video: Ruptly.tv)

Lavrov: Syria elections aimed at avoiding legal vacuum

Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a n...

Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a new constitution is needed for a political transition in Syria. The Russian top diplomat noted that the ongoing vote is designed to prevent a vacuum at the executive power. Lavrov made the remarks in a press briefing in Moscow. He added that the final agreement must be achieved by the Syrian people. UN-brokered peace talks are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are designed to pave the way for a political transition in the war-torn country.
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Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a new constitution is needed for a political transition in Syria. The Russian top diplomat noted that the ongoing vote is designed to prevent a vacuum at the executive power. Lavrov made the remarks in a press briefing in Moscow. He added that the final agreement must be achieved by the Syrian people. UN-brokered peace talks are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are designed to pave the way for a political transition in the war-torn country.
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Syria Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Syria.
Syria is an ancient country of culture located between the Mediterranean and the desert. Its ancient desert metropolises, old villages, impenetrable fortresses and biblical harbour towns have witnessed the rich and fascinating history of bygone times.Damascus is the capital of Syria and symbol of culture in the Near East and located a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls and it was from there that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Khan As´Ad Pasha is often referred to as being the most beautiful caravansary in the Near East. Its inner courtyard is covered by eight mighty and partly painted cupolas each of which is support...

published: 14 Aug 2013

Damascus (Syria) Vacation Travel Video Guide

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Aleppo (Syria) Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Aleppo in Syria.
Sturdy walls and gates protect the ancient historic city of Aleppo in Syria.The narrow lanes in the old town, and its many historic buildings, have retained all the character and charm of a mediaeval metropolis. The city has a flourishing economy which is mainly due to its favourable location at the junction of several important trading routes. In 1169 the UmayyadeMosque was re-built at the command of the Zengid monarch, Nureddin, but only its impressive forty five metre high minaret has survived to the present day. The Baits are true architectural gems of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, noble and often palatial-looking buildings that once belonged to the city’s elite classes. Today Aleppo shines out once again in the glory of its ...

published: 08 Sep 2017

GOING TO SYRIA! (heard gunshots!) - Golan Heights

GOING TO SYRIA! (heard gunshots!) - Golan Heights. Today we head to the Golan Heights IsraeliSyrianBorder. We go atop of moun Bental and look at Syria from afar. Also we introduce you Clatts to a Druze inhabitant of the Golan Heights and also hear some gunfire.
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Syria as a tourist 2017

In October 2017 did I visit Syria for 10 days as a tourist, I was free to do whatever I wanted to do, I visited Damascus - Aleppo - Homs with its countryside - Tartous during my visit.
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Life Inside the ISIS Home Base of Raqqa, Syria

What's it like to live under the rule of the extremist group known as the Islamic State, or ISIS? WSJ looks at the situation in Raqqa, Syria, through the eyes of two activists — and through the lens of ISIS propaganda videos.
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Syria Trip 2016

• My trip to Syria. Even Though Syria is facing the worst war happening with multinational agendas, but it is still one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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A Tourist's Guide to Damascus, Syria

We see what the capital of Syria has to offer during Eid. We stay (mainly) in the old town and see the sights.

Syria - Damascus

Syria Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Syria.
Syria is an ancient country of culture located between the Mediterranean and the desert. Its ancient desert metropolises, ...

Travel video about destination Syria.
Syria is an ancient country of culture located between the Mediterranean and the desert. Its ancient desert metropolises, old villages, impenetrable fortresses and biblical harbour towns have witnessed the rich and fascinating history of bygone times.Damascus is the capital of Syria and symbol of culture in the Near East and located a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls and it was from there that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Khan As´Ad Pasha is often referred to as being the most beautiful caravansary in the Near East. Its inner courtyard is covered by eight mighty and partly painted cupolas each of which is supported by four pillars. Set amid the desert savannah of Syria are the proud remains of a unique and mysterious metropolis, Palmyra, a legendary ancient city that was built due to the existence of the TadmurOasis. The shortest and fastest route from the Mediterranean to Mesopotamia and Persia travels directly past the Tadmur Oasis thus it was only a question of time until an important trading post was founded there. Around a quarter of a million Bedouins live in Syria’s desert areas. They are nomads who speak Arabic and belong to the Muslim faith and their income is derived from sheep, goats and camels which produce both milk and meat. They travel the desert accompanied by their animals. Further north on the edge of the fertile Al Ghab Ditch is the ancient metropolis of Apameia, one of the most beautiful cities in the Near East. Apart from Bosra and Palmyra this huge city of ruins is one of the most important Hellenist regions in Syria. Syria is the Pearl Of The East. With deserts, wadis and mountains, castles and crusader fortresses, Roman ruins, palaces and mosques. A legendary country between both past and future whose cultural treasures still survive today.

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Syria is an ancient country of culture located between the Mediterranean and the desert. Its ancient desert metropolises, old villages, impenetrable fortresses and biblical harbour towns have witnessed the rich and fascinating history of bygone times.Damascus is the capital of Syria and symbol of culture in the Near East and located a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls and it was from there that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Khan As´Ad Pasha is often referred to as being the most beautiful caravansary in the Near East. Its inner courtyard is covered by eight mighty and partly painted cupolas each of which is supported by four pillars. Set amid the desert savannah of Syria are the proud remains of a unique and mysterious metropolis, Palmyra, a legendary ancient city that was built due to the existence of the TadmurOasis. The shortest and fastest route from the Mediterranean to Mesopotamia and Persia travels directly past the Tadmur Oasis thus it was only a question of time until an important trading post was founded there. Around a quarter of a million Bedouins live in Syria’s desert areas. They are nomads who speak Arabic and belong to the Muslim faith and their income is derived from sheep, goats and camels which produce both milk and meat. They travel the desert accompanied by their animals. Further north on the edge of the fertile Al Ghab Ditch is the ancient metropolis of Apameia, one of the most beautiful cities in the Near East. Apart from Bosra and Palmyra this huge city of ruins is one of the most important Hellenist regions in Syria. Syria is the Pearl Of The East. With deserts, wadis and mountains, castles and crusader fortresses, Roman ruins, palaces and mosques. A legendary country between both past and future whose cultural treasures still survive today.

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Sturdy walls and gates protect the ancient historic city of Aleppo in Syria.The narrow lanes in the old town, and its many historic buildings, have retained all the character and charm of a mediaeval metropolis. The city has a flourishing economy which is mainly due to its favourable location at the junction of several important trading routes. In 1169 the UmayyadeMosque was re-built at the command of the Zengid monarch, Nureddin, but only its impressive forty five metre high minaret has survived to the present day. The Baits are true architectural gems of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, noble and often palatial-looking buildings that once belonged to the city’s elite classes. Today Aleppo shines out once again in the glory of its six thousand years of history and continues to highlight its unique significance as one of the most important cities in the Orient.
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In October 2017 did I visit Syria for 10 days as a tourist, I was free to do whatever I wanted to do, I visited Damascus - Aleppo - Homs with its countryside - Tartous during my visit.
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What's it like to live under the rule of the extremist group known as the Islamic State, or ISIS? WSJ looks at the situation in Raqqa, Syria, through the eyes of two activists — and through the lens of ISIS propaganda videos.
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Travel video about destination Damascus in Syria.
Damascus is the capital of Syria and is a symbol of culture in the Near East. A hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast, the strategically located city was once the capital of the Umayyad.Cannons, the busts of various presidents and military vehicles are displayed in the large courtyard of the Takiyeh Mosque, an ancient Dervish monastery complex. Built in 1554 and designed by Ottoman master architect, Sinan, it also includes an adjoining inn for the numerous pilgrims who travelled to Mecca. Damascus has always been much prized: by the pharaohs and the Babylonian monarch, Nebukadnezar, and later, Alexander The Great. Then came Persian, Roman and Islamic emperors followed by the Crusaders and Mongols. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls. It was from here that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Romans built a fort here that was constantly extended with impressive walls and towers and located directly outside the city wall, the RiverBarada was also of strategic importance. Although the Mongols destroyed the inner buildings, the fortress walls survived. The Suq is an important part of every Islamic city, a market that originated in ancient times. Thousands of shops in numerous interconnected lanes form the commercial heart of Damascus. In theGold Suq everything glitters, bracelets, rings and even a large variety of kitchen utensils. Damascus has for thousands of years been a place desired by the powerful. Yet it has managed to survive and is still the most beautiful capital city in the Near East.

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Damascus is the capital of Syria and is a symbol of culture in the Near East. A hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast, the strategically located city was once the capital of the Umayyad.Cannons, the busts of various presidents and military vehicles are displayed in the large courtyard of the Takiyeh Mosque, an ancient Dervish monastery complex. Built in 1554 and designed by Ottoman master architect, Sinan, it also includes an adjoining inn for the numerous pilgrims who travelled to Mecca. Damascus has always been much prized: by the pharaohs and the Babylonian monarch, Nebukadnezar, and later, Alexander The Great. Then came Persian, Roman and Islamic emperors followed by the Crusaders and Mongols. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls. It was from here that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Romans built a fort here that was constantly extended with impressive walls and towers and located directly outside the city wall, the RiverBarada was also of strategic importance. Although the Mongols destroyed the inner buildings, the fortress walls survived. The Suq is an important part of every Islamic city, a market that originated in ancient times. Thousands of shops in numerous interconnected lanes form the commercial heart of Damascus. In theGold Suq everything glitters, bracelets, rings and even a large variety of kitchen utensils. Damascus has for thousands of years been a place desired by the powerful. Yet it has managed to survive and is still the most beautiful capital city in the Near East.

Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Just when it seemed the war in Syria might be winding down, it heats back up. First a Russian plane is shot down, then an Israeli plane is shot down after completing a bombing run on Syrian...

published: 12 Feb 2018

Closing Plenary: Syria: Testing the Effectiveness of International Law

The Syrian conflict raises a range of complex challenges for international law. The watching world is acutely aware of deliberate infrastructure destruction, civilian targeting, and massive refugee flows. This panel will consider the range of options open to regional and international actors to address humanitarian suffering and breaches of international law. Can states intervene to address a humanitarian crisis even in the face of a veto by a permanent member of the Security Council? If so, what legal limits apply to such unilateral uses of force? What other options are legally available to address the crisis—such as economic sanctions, arming insurgent groups, or recognizing an emerging coalition government? And what role might the International Criminal Court or other individual account...

CrossTalk: Missing Diplomacy, North Korea & Syria

From North Korea to SyriaPresidentDonald Trump’s foreign policy is literally all over the map. North Korea says it is open to direct talks with Washington, only to be met with preconditions. In Syria, where the U.S. has no legal right to be in the first place, peace is within view. But this is not what Trump administration wants.
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Foreigners Fighting ISIS in Syria: The War of Others

Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, is a German who joined the Islamic State. He's become a household name for many. However, in this war – in which Germany has been directly supplying weapons to the Peschmerga forces since the attacks on Paris and is more than indirectly involved with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and other Gulf states – hardly anyone is talking about the German civilians in northern Syria that are fighting terror militias.
While the German government sends its Tornado jets to Syria without a mandate under international law, we discovered German civilians, as well as other international volunteers fighting with and assisting Kurdish commandos. With AK-47s in hand, they are trying to halt the advance of the Islamic State and set up their own in its place. They’re trying to promote a soc...

Dr Subramanian Swamy Reveals his legal journey at Mumbai Nov 2017

The Debate - Syria's Bukamal Liberation

Damascus has announced that DAESH has been thrown out of all urban areas in Syria with the terrorists’ defeat in the town of Bukamal. This is a historic moment in a country, which has been under attack from governments and terrorists from the east and the west. Some western countries and their regional proxies, tried to delay and not let happen this moment happens for Syria. Stay with us as we take a look at this victory over terrorism.
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OLS HLP 19. Legal protection of refugees

The 1951 Refugee Convention was a major advance for the protection of people under persecution, defining the concept of refugees and the legal obligation of States to provide them with protection. However, the current system has been put under great stress by the scale and complexity of recent developments, which was the motivation for organizing the UN High-Level Plenary on AddressingLargeMovements of Refugees and Migrants in September 2016. Having an understanding of the relevant legal frameworks for the protection of refugees is, in this context, critical for those working in the humanitarian sector.
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Closing Plenary: Syria: Testing the Effectiveness of International Law

The Syrian conflict raises a range of complex challenges for international law. The watching world is acutely aware of deliberate infrastructure destruction, ci...

The Syrian conflict raises a range of complex challenges for international law. The watching world is acutely aware of deliberate infrastructure destruction, civilian targeting, and massive refugee flows. This panel will consider the range of options open to regional and international actors to address humanitarian suffering and breaches of international law. Can states intervene to address a humanitarian crisis even in the face of a veto by a permanent member of the Security Council? If so, what legal limits apply to such unilateral uses of force? What other options are legally available to address the crisis—such as economic sanctions, arming insurgent groups, or recognizing an emerging coalition government? And what role might the International Criminal Court or other individual accountability mechanisms play in addressing the crisis?

The Syrian conflict raises a range of complex challenges for international law. The watching world is acutely aware of deliberate infrastructure destruction, civilian targeting, and massive refugee flows. This panel will consider the range of options open to regional and international actors to address humanitarian suffering and breaches of international law. Can states intervene to address a humanitarian crisis even in the face of a veto by a permanent member of the Security Council? If so, what legal limits apply to such unilateral uses of force? What other options are legally available to address the crisis—such as economic sanctions, arming insurgent groups, or recognizing an emerging coalition government? And what role might the International Criminal Court or other individual accountability mechanisms play in addressing the crisis?

From North Korea to SyriaPresidentDonald Trump’s foreign policy is literally all over the map. North Korea says it is open to direct talks with Washington, only to be met with preconditions. In Syria, where the U.S. has no legal right to be in the first place, peace is within view. But this is not what Trump administration wants.
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From North Korea to SyriaPresidentDonald Trump’s foreign policy is literally all over the map. North Korea says it is open to direct talks with Washington, only to be met with preconditions. In Syria, where the U.S. has no legal right to be in the first place, peace is within view. But this is not what Trump administration wants.
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Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, is a German who joined the Islamic State. He's become a household name for many. However, in this war – in which Germany has been directly supplying weapons to the Peschmerga forces since the attacks on Paris and is more than indirectly involved with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and other Gulf states – hardly anyone is talking about the German civilians in northern Syria that are fighting terror militias.
While the German government sends its Tornado jets to Syria without a mandate under international law, we discovered German civilians, as well as other international volunteers fighting with and assisting Kurdish commandos. With AK-47s in hand, they are trying to halt the advance of the Islamic State and set up their own in its place. They’re trying to promote a societal model in which there’s no death penalty, men and women have equal right, freedom of religion exists. The far-left scene in Germany sees this as the most important leftist political project in the world and has therefore pledged its support.
VICE journalist, Sebastian Weiss, met up with a German ex-soldier and former ForeignLegionnaire, a 19-year-old Canadian fighter, a mother of four from Poland, an ICOR brigade member, German social workers and a 25-year-old from Saarbrücken, who are deployed under the command of the People’s Protection Units, directly on the front and only 50 kilometers from the IS stronghold, Raqqah.
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While the German government sends its Tornado jets to Syria without a mandate under international law, we discovered German civilians, as well as other international volunteers fighting with and assisting Kurdish commandos. With AK-47s in hand, they are trying to halt the advance of the Islamic State and set up their own in its place. They’re trying to promote a societal model in which there’s no death penalty, men and women have equal right, freedom of religion exists. The far-left scene in Germany sees this as the most important leftist political project in the world and has therefore pledged its support.
VICE journalist, Sebastian Weiss, met up with a German ex-soldier and former ForeignLegionnaire, a 19-year-old Canadian fighter, a mother of four from Poland, an ICOR brigade member, German social workers and a 25-year-old from Saarbrücken, who are deployed under the command of the People’s Protection Units, directly on the front and only 50 kilometers from the IS stronghold, Raqqah.
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The Debate - Syria's Bukamal Liberation

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Damascus has announced that DAESH has been thrown out of all urban areas in Syria with the terrorists’ defeat in the town of Bukamal. This is a historic moment in a country, which has been under attack from governments and terrorists from the east and the west. Some western countries and their regional proxies, tried to delay and not let happen this moment happens for Syria. Stay with us as we take a look at this victory over terrorism.
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Damascus has announced that DAESH has been thrown out of all urban areas in Syria with the terrorists’ defeat in the town of Bukamal. This is a historic moment in a country, which has been under attack from governments and terrorists from the east and the west. Some western countries and their regional proxies, tried to delay and not let happen this moment happens for Syria. Stay with us as we take a look at this victory over terrorism.
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OLS HLP 19. Legal protection of refugees

The 1951 Refugee Convention was a major advance for the protection of people under persecution, defining the concept of refugees and the legal obligation of Sta...

The 1951 Refugee Convention was a major advance for the protection of people under persecution, defining the concept of refugees and the legal obligation of States to provide them with protection. However, the current system has been put under great stress by the scale and complexity of recent developments, which was the motivation for organizing the UN High-Level Plenary on AddressingLargeMovements of Refugees and Migrants in September 2016. Having an understanding of the relevant legal frameworks for the protection of refugees is, in this context, critical for those working in the humanitarian sector.
This learning session provided an introduction to refugee law and other legal frameworks granting protection to refugees. Participants were provided with a presentation on the fundamental concepts in these legal frameworks and their legal and operational limitations. Following this, there was an opportunity for questions.
Read more and access session resources at https://phap.org/21oct2016

The 1951 Refugee Convention was a major advance for the protection of people under persecution, defining the concept of refugees and the legal obligation of States to provide them with protection. However, the current system has been put under great stress by the scale and complexity of recent developments, which was the motivation for organizing the UN High-Level Plenary on AddressingLargeMovements of Refugees and Migrants in September 2016. Having an understanding of the relevant legal frameworks for the protection of refugees is, in this context, critical for those working in the humanitarian sector.
This learning session provided an introduction to refugee law and other legal frameworks granting protection to refugees. Participants were provided with a presentation on the fundamental concepts in these legal frameworks and their legal and operational limitations. Following this, there was an opportunity for questions.
Read more and access session resources at https://phap.org/21oct2016

https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/
Nov. 6, 2012 - MAZEN ADI ( Syria) said that the Rome Statute was intended to help end impunity for the perpetrators of crimes listed in the treaty, namely war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression. The delegates that had participated in the Rome Conference would not have foreseen that the rules they laid out would one day be used in the interest of “political and interventionist agendas” that had nothing whatsoever to do with ending impunity, and as a vehicle to overthrow Governments and interfere in the affairs of States. Neither would the drafters of the Statute have foreseen that the definition of “crime of aggression” would be diluted in favour of those States perpetrating that very crime.
Indeed, it was a source for concern that some would hide behind the idea of international criminal justice to promote ideas far removed from those on which the United Nations was established. It was also regrettable that States would mention Syria in their statements, using the Assembly as a forum to distort facts and exploit the law in the service of a “crude interventionist policy”. Syria was presently confronting an unprecedented wave of terrorism and violence. The Government had repeatedly described the details of what was happening, as well as the steps it had taken to restore order, but there was not enough time to repeat those details today. However he stressed that the Government remained serious about implementing reforms in response to popular demands, and that the Syrian authorities upheld all their legal and judicial responsibilities. Further, the independent judicial commission recently established was carrying out its obligation to refer to courts those who had perpetrated crimes, while preserving the rights of the accused throughout all stages of trial.
https://www.unwatch.org/u-s-deport-rutgers-prof-represented-syria-aiding-genocide/

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Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets ...

Legitimacy of Intervention in Syria: Three Things to Know

The United States has been considering military strikes against Syrian government targets in response to what it says is strong evidence that the regime used chemical weapons. However, such strikes will face tough questions about their legality, says CFR's Matthew Waxman. He offers three things to know about how international law applies to this situation.
- Legal Grounds: Without a UN Security Council resolution authorizing "universally agreed-upon force," or a claim of self-defense, a state would not have the legal grounds necessary to intervene in Syria, says Waxman. The United States and its partners do not have a resolution or a strong self-defense argument, according to Waxman. Although the United States could make an argument that chemical weapons pose a threat to the region, "they're really defending the Syrian people in an internal civil war," he says.
- Precedent: Despite treaties outlawing chemical weapons use, there is no precedent for using military intervention as a response to violations, Waxman argues. Although the United States and its allies have a strong interest in deterring the use of chemical weapons, any military intervention would "really be stretching existing law," says Waxman.
- ExtraordinaryCircumstances: If there is no legal basis for military intervention in Syria, any use of external force on Syrian government targets could be justified "as necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe," Waxman says. States are more accepting of intervention in extreme circumstances and when all diplomatic options have been exhausted, he argues.
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Who Is The Aggressor In Syria?

Just when it seemed the war in Syria might be winding down, it heats back up. First a Russ...

RAW: Putin: Assad's troops are only legal army fighting terrorism in Syria

Russia recognizes only the regular Syrian army of PresidentBashar al-Assad, whose troops are the only legal army in the country fighting terrorists, Russian PresidentVladimir Putin said during an interview at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in Moscow on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, Putin added that some of Assad's opponents, which are referred to as 'opposition' by the West, can be considered terrorist organizations, reaffirming that in Syria, Russia will support legitimate governmental structures only.
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Lavrov: Syria elections aimed at avoiding legal vacuum

Russia says the parliamentary vote in Syria is aimed at avoiding a legal vacuum before early elections are held under a new constitution. Sergei Lavrov says a new constitution is needed for a political transition in Syria. The Russian top diplomat noted that the ongoing vote is designed to prevent a vacuum at the executive power. Lavrov made the remarks in a press briefing in Moscow. He added that the final agreement must be achieved by the Syrian people. UN-brokered peace talks are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are designed to pave the way for a political transition in the war-torn country.
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International Humanitarian Law in the Middle East: Successes and Challenges

Syria Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Syria.
Syria is an ancient country of culture located between the Mediterranean and the desert. Its ancient desert metropolises, old villages, impenetrable fortresses and biblical harbour towns have witnessed the rich and fascinating history of bygone times.Damascus is the capital of Syria and symbol of culture in the Near East and located a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The KalaaCitadel is situated on the periphery of the old town that was once surrounded by huge walls and it was from there that Saladin fended off the attacks of the Crusaders. The Khan As´Ad Pasha is often referred to as being the most beautiful caravansary in the Near East. Its inner courtyard is covered by eight mighty and partly painted cupolas each of which is supported by four pillars. Set amid the desert savannah of Syria are the proud remains of a unique and mysterious metropolis, Palmyra, a legendary ancient city that was built due to the existence of the TadmurOasis. The shortest and fastest route from the Mediterranean to Mesopotamia and Persia travels directly past the Tadmur Oasis thus it was only a question of time until an important trading post was founded there. Around a quarter of a million Bedouins live in Syria’s desert areas. They are nomads who speak Arabic and belong to the Muslim faith and their income is derived from sheep, goats and camels which produce both milk and meat. They travel the desert accompanied by their animals. Further north on the edge of the fertile Al Ghab Ditch is the ancient metropolis of Apameia, one of the most beautiful cities in the Near East. Apart from Bosra and Palmyra this huge city of ruins is one of the most important Hellenist regions in Syria. Syria is the Pearl Of The East. With deserts, wadis and mountains, castles and crusader fortresses, Roman ruins, palaces and mosques. A legendary country between both past and future whose cultural treasures still survive today.

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Damascus (Syria) Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Damascus in Syria.
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Damascus (Syria) Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Damascus in Syria.
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Aleppo (Syria) Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Aleppo in Syria.
Sturdy walls and gates protect the ancient historic city of Aleppo in Syria.The narrow lanes in the old town, and its many historic buildings, have retained all the character and charm of a mediaeval metropolis. The city has a flourishing economy which is mainly due to its favourable location at the junction of several important trading routes. In 1169 the UmayyadeMosque was re-built at the command of the Zengid monarch, Nureddin, but only its impressive forty five metre high minaret has survived to the present day. The Baits are true architectural gems of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, noble and often palatial-looking buildings that once belonged to the city’s elite classes. Today Aleppo shines out once again in the glory of its six thousand years of history and continues to highlight its unique significance as one of the most important cities in the Orient.
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GOING TO SYRIA! (heard gunshots!) - Golan Heights

GOING TO SYRIA! (heard gunshots!) - Golan Heights. Today we head to the Golan Heights Isra...

Syria as a tourist 2017

In October 2017 did I visit Syria for 10 days as a tourist, I was free to do whatever I wanted to do, I visited Damascus - Aleppo - Homs with its countryside - Tartous during my visit.
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